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Langtons Infant School & Nursery Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Langtons Infant School & Nursery is a community primary school in Hornchurch, Havering , serving pupils aged 3-7, with 198 pupils, and a capacity of 180 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3-7

Age range

198

Pupils

180

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Langtons Infant School & Nursery Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Langtons Infant School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Langtons Infant School & Nursery is the geographic zone Havering uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Langtons Infant School & Nursery is set by Havering and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 198 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Havering before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Langtons Infant School & Nursery: heavily oversubscribed at 110% capacity

Langtons Infant School & Nursery has a published admission number of 180 places. 198 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 110%. At 110% capacity, the school is heavily oversubscribed. Havering allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. Living within the catchment area is a strong but not guaranteed advantage, as the last distance offered shrinks each year as applications rise.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 23% of pupils at Langtons Infant School & Nursery are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Havering.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Havering publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Havering school admissions →

Langtons Infant School & Nursery: School Information

Full address
Westland Avenue, Hornchurch, RM11 3SD
Local authority
Havering
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-7 years
Free school meals
23% of pupils
DfE URN
102280

Other Primary Schools in Hornchurch

If Langtons Infant School & Nursery is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Hornchurch are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Langtons Infant School & Nursery by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Langtons Infant School & Nursery

What is the catchment area for Langtons Infant School & Nursery?

The catchment area for Langtons Infant School & Nursery is the geographic zone Havering uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Havering publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Langtons Infant School & Nursery oversubscribed?

Yes, Langtons Infant School & Nursery currently has 198 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 180 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Langtons Infant School & Nursery?

Admission to Langtons Infant School & Nursery is managed by Havering. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Langtons Infant School & Nursery cover?

Langtons Infant School & Nursery is a primary school in Hornchurch, Havering, serving pupils aged 3-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Langtons Infant School & Nursery?

Langtons Infant School & Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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